Close your browser tabs, take a deep breath, and take in some good news.

BlogAllison ScharmannNovember 14, 2024reasons to smile, happiness, joy, coping, fun, self-care, self care, stress, stress reliefComment

“Holding Vigil”: A Poem For Difficult Times

Let this poem be a mirror for those who need it, a reminder of the ways we hold one another as we move forward into difficult and uncertain times.

BlogAllison ScharmannNovember 7, 2024poem, poetry, processing, grief, emotions, coping, coping skills, calm, relaxation, meditation Comment

How to Handle Election Anxiety

Calls. Texts. Ads. Polls. TikToks. Newspapers. Billboards. Lawn signs. Pretty much wherever you look, you’ll find election news staring back at you.

BlogAllison ScharmannOctober 31, 2024fatigue, political fatigue, exhaustion, burnout, stress, anxiety Comment

Halloween Costumes That Are Conversation Starters

Have you considered that your costume can break the ice for you?

How to Celebrate Halloween With Friends

If horror movies have taught us anything, it’s that the best way to ward off ghosts and ghouls is to abide by the buddy system, so grab some friends and try out these five ideas for a spooktacular-ly social Halloween!

Allison ScharmannOctober 16, 2024Comment

Lessons From the Blue Zones

There’s no single way to live a healthy life, but people living in Blue Zones have a few ideas.

BlogAllison ScharmannOctober 10, 2024lifestyle, happiness, community, connection, stress, stress reduction, social connection, social bonds, conversationComment

Strategies for Managing Panic

While you may not be able to eliminate the cause of your anxiety, you can learn strategies to cope with it.

5 Small Ways to Feel Less Lonely

Addressing loneliness challenges us to seek out connection, even when it’s hard. Here are a few small ways to do just that.

BlogAllison ScharmannSeptember 25, 2024loneliness, lonely, loneliness reduction, communication, bonding, relationships, loneliness epidemicComment

How to Ghost Ghosting

Read on for tips on how to end your trists with grace, care, and communication.

BlogAllison ScharmannSeptember 19, 2024breakup, breaking up, breakups, relationships, dating, dating advice, ghosting, communicationComment

How to Function With Executive Dysfunction

If you struggle with working memory, adapting to change, or impulse control, it’s not just in your head! It is, however, in your brain.

BlogAllison ScharmannSeptember 12, 2024executive function, adhd, add, focus, function, mental health, self care, neurodivergence Comment

How to Take a Break

Are you feeling burnt out? Have you considered… taking a break?

BlogAllison ScharmannAugust 29, 2024rest, relaxation, mindfulness, self care, healing Comment

5 Signs It's Time to Break Up

We all need a fresh start sometimes. Here’s some help for knowing when to take the leap.

BlogAllison ScharmannAugust 22, 2024breakup, break up, breakups, communication, relationships, dating, dating advice, relationship adviceComment

How to Beat Burnout

If you find yourself waking up every morning less-than-excited to seize the day, you might be experiencing burnout.

How to Take Feedback Like a Pro

Feedback is a powerful tool for reflection and self-improvement. Can you take the heat?

In Conversation: Julia Hotz and Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Join author Julia Hotz for a discussion on social cures for mental health and loneliness with Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

Allison ScharmannAugust 1, 2024Comment

"How to Have Better Conversations" with STST Founder Ashley Kirsner

Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner joined Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz of I Do Podcast to share actionable tips for engaging partners, friends and family in deeper conversations.

Allison ScharmannJuly 25, 2024relationships, relationship advice, dating, dating advice, conversation, podcast, interviewComment

Skip the Small Talk at the Arnold Arboretum

Calling all Boston folks! If you love (1) Skip the Small Talk and (2) The Great Outdoors™️, well then boy do we have a treat for you.

Five LGBTQ+ Summer Book Recs

I am once again asking: Fellas, is it gay to read? Studies say it is!

BlogAllison ScharmannJune 27, 2024books, reading, summer reading, beach read, book recs, lgbt, lgbtq, lgbtqia, queer booksComment

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